Friday, November 11, 2005

Gates' services memo draws Salesforce.com response | CNET News.com

Gates' services memo draws Salesforce.com response | CNET News.com: "The next day, Microsoft has a new version called 'Live.' It's the new on demand offering that will not be compatible with the current product line. So, perhaps they should rename their entire Microsoft software product line, Microsoft Dead. It's the analog to Microsoft Live, the new on demand offering that does even exist.
What is going on? This is a time of seismic shifts in our industry. The internet is disintermediating the status quo, and old models of software cost and complexity are being replaced with new models of affordability and ease of use.
Last month, our number one competitor surrendered, and decided to take its place beside several former competitors at software's Shady Pines Rest Home, also known as Oracle. It was a merciful outcome for shareholders, but a time of con'fusion' for customers. "

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